A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7648137 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69385388 epoch_slot_no: 92588 block_no: 7647960 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 26956 time: 2022-08-19 23:27:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe9dd0265909571ceb331cb480c02b3f502c8f2534c9206e867026ffec425cc1Block Operator
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